Tumbling Banks

Self Catering

This Visit Scotland 3 star graded cottage has a heated swimming pool (May - September inclusive) and tennis court (available by prior arrangement with the owners) and access to the footpaths over the owner's farm ( Kirkland).

This Visit Scotland 3 star graded cottage has a heated swimming pool (May - September inclusive, available by prior arrangement with the owners) and tennis court (available by prior arrangement with the owners) and access to the footpaths over the owner's farm ( Kirkland) and there is also easy access to the Forestry Commission Dalbeattie Woodlands which has attractive walks and also mountain bike trails. Dalbeattie Woodlands form part of the 7Stane Forestry Commission Mountain Biking Trails and the other trails are all within easy reach.

Rockcliffe is a short walk from the cottage and has an attractive beach and further access to cliff walks or the Jubilee Path leading to the busy sailing village of Kippford. The local area has plentiful opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

Kirkland Farm is managed by Clive and Faith Sinclair with the intention of promoting wildlife and a wide diversity of flora and fauna. There are in total more than 50 distinct interventions under management to achieve this objective. The key partners in this project are: the Scottish Government (through the Scottish Rural Development Programme), Scottish National Heritage, the Scottish Agricultural College, and the RSPB. Please feel free to chat over items of interest with Clive or Faith.

Surveys of the farm have been made covering: birds, flowers, Dragon Flies, and of three extant sites of archaeological interest. Copies of these surveys are placed in Tumbling Bank.

Kirkland and Torbay hills are characterised by SNH as 'Lowland Heath', and contain a rich mosaic of different habitats. There are 7 different kinds of orchids on these hills (frog, fragrant, greater butterfly, early purple, common spotted, heath spotted and northern marsh), two kinds of heather, as well as blaeberries. In June, the hills are covered with bluebells.

There are six small woodland plantations on the farm, which have been stocked with native hard wood species of tree.

On the 14th of April, 8 Swallows arrive from South Africa. On the 16th of September, its time to go south again. We usually count about 35 on the way out.

On the farm, there is a vibrant population of Roe Deer, as well as badgers, foxes, voles, field mice, hares and lizards. And otters call in at certain times of the year.

The farm is host to a fold of Highland Cows, and a flock of Romney Sheep. Romney sheep are renowned for the quality of their wool and good meat.

There are in all 5 horses on the farm. Oscar is the oldest : 36.

We can provide stabling for guests with horses, and offer access to more than 30 cross country jumps, the menage, and we can advise on the hundreds of miles of near traffic free hacking all accessible from our farm. Coarse fishing (perch and pike) can be organised on the farm's waters.

Kirkland Farm, Kirkland Farmhouse, and Tumbling Bank have a mains electrical supply but one which is supplemented by renewable generation units : a 5 KW Wind Turbine, and Solar panels.

POSTCODE: DG5 4QE

Tumbling Banks is let Saturday - Saturday. Short breaks are accepted if within 28 days of arrival.

Gradings

Awards

Opening Times

Open All Year

2015 Opening Times

1 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015

Room Information

Number of Rooms / Units

1

Room / Unit Type

Room / Unit Tariff*

Tumbling Banks

£350.00 per unit per week

Normal charges are £350 per week in low season and £400 1st July to 31st August inclusive. A charge of £10 is made for dogs and £100 for horse livery. Full details are included on the web site at www.tumblingbanks.co.uk Please telephone 01556630336 or e-mail Mrs Sinclair (faithsinclair@gmail.com) for further details.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Accommodation Type

Farm
On this farm there are horses, cows and sheep.

Self Catering Holiday
This is a self catering facility with 1 unit downstairs and a further unit upstairs accessed by an external stairs.

Children

Children Welcome

Facilities

No Smoking Permitted

Picnic Area

Languages Spoken

French Speaking

Location

Coastal Location

Property On Farm

Rural Location

Village Location

Special Requirements

Dogs Welcome
Up to two dogs. Dogs may not enter the bedrooms.

Families

Non smokers

Pets Welcome

Senior Citizens

Single Travellers

Young People

Catering

Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles

Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop

Tea & Coffee Available

Domestic

Covered Drying Facilities Available

Drying Facilities

Electric Cooker

Electric Shaver Point

Freezer

Fridge

Hairdryer Available

Heating Throughout Property

Indoor Drying Facility

Iron Available

Kitchen

Laundry Facilities not on Complex

Lounge

Microwave

Outdoor Drying Facility

Private Bathroom

Shared Bathroom

Shower

Wash Hand Basin

Health & Wellbeing

Outdoor Swimming Pool
Heated Pool May through September inclusive

Leisure Facilities

Outdoor Recreational Facilities
Tennis Court and Heated Swimming Pool, May to September inclusive

Television

Payment Methods

Cash

Cheque

No credit cards accepted

Transport

Bike Storage Available

Cycle Hire Nearby

Parking

Private Car Space

Private Parking

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Road Directions

Tumbling Banks is located at Kirkland Farm in Galloway, south west Scotland and is accessible from the M6 or M74. Kirkland Farmhouse is 20 miles from Dumfries. Follow the signs to Dalbeattie and take the A710 to Colvend. Upon entering Colvend turn right signposted Rockcliffe. After the church on the right ignore the first right which is the farm entrance, (farm cart track), and take the second right after the church at the white 'Tumbling Banks' sign on the road.

Public Transport Directions

Getting there by railway:- The nearest British Rail station is Dumfries which is about a thirty minutes away. Lockerbie, on the high speed London Euston to Glasgow line, is about forty-five minutes away by road.

Getting there by aeroplane:- The nearest airport is Preswick International which is about one hour and forty-five minutes away by road. Glasgow International and Newcastle International are about two hours away by road to the North and East respectively.

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